The Presidency has released President Muhammadu Buhari’s
voice message to Nigerians, in a bid to debunk reports that he is suffering
from speech impairment.
Last week, social media was awash with news that President
was suffering from speech impairment and memory loss.
However, in the recording, aired on Sunday by some radio
stations, including the BBC, a voice purportedly belonging to Buhari, was heard
felicitating with Nigerians on the occassion of Eid-el Fitr.
He thanked them for their consistent prayers for his
well-being and urged all citizens to always avoid hate speech and anything that
can cause disunity.
A presidential source on Saturday, had earlier confirmed
that “the President is getting better and will return to Nigeria very soon”.
Buhari left the country on May 7, for further medical
check-up in the UK.
By Ifreke Inyang
